Best Foam Mattresses of 2024

If the sound of these mattresses appeals to you, then you’ve got lots of models to choose from, no matter what your budget. Perhaps thanks in part to the rise of direct-to-consumer boxed brands, CR’s latest member survey has found that foams are the least expensive mattress option, compared with the two other mattress categories we test—innerspring and adjustable air.

And, as research program leader Martin Lachter reports, this is a big change from about 10 years ago when high-end Tempur-Pedics dominated the foam market. What’s more, in Consumer Reports’ 2023 Mattress Brand Comfort and Satisfaction ratings of 65,845 mattresses, more members owning foam mattresses than those owning innerspring mattresses described their bed as comfortable.

If you’re on the hunt for a foam mattress, our roundup below is a great place to start. (However, if you prefer the resilience of coils with varying degrees of foam, see our roundup of innerspring ratings, which includes hybrid mattresses.) For CR’s full slate of tested mattresses, visit our comprehensive ratings and reviews. CR members can also take advantage of our personalized mattress finder. And if you need shopping advice, check our mattress buying guide.